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Ebola vaccine: Promising phase I trials

Wed, 2016-05-04 10:51 — davidmc

Date:May 3, 2016Source:German Center for Infection ResearchSummary:The clinical phase I trial of a potential vaccine against the dreaded Ebola virus has been successfully completed at four partner sites in Africa and Europe. The safety of the tested vaccine 'rVSV-ZEBOV', which induces persistent antibodies against the virus, has been confirmed by researchers.

"The results for tolerability, safety, and the immune response to the vaccine candidate are very promising," explains Prof Marylyn Addo. The antibodies which developed against the virus were still detectable after six months. Addo is convinced, "With this, a single vaccine could provide lasting protection against Ebola." The infectious disease specialist, who works for the German Center for Infection Research at the University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf (UKE) in Hamburg, led the trial in Hamburg. A total of 158 healthy adult volunteers were tested in Hamburg, as well as at the partner sites in Geneva (Switzerland), Lambaréné; (Gabon) and Kilifi (Kenya).

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How Ebola Destroyed Maternal Health Gains in Sierra Leone

Wed, 2016-05-04 09:53 — davidmc

By Finbarr O'Reilly May. 2, 2016

When she went into labor last November, 18-year-old Kema James climbed onto the back of a motorbike taxi in her village in eastern Sierra Leone and rode half an hour to the main government hospital in the nearby city of Kenema.

When her baby was delivered, he was sickly yellow and stricken with sepsis, an ailment caused by bacteria in the blood, and he hung limply in the hands of the hospital staff. He died five days later before he could be named.

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Researchers look to repurpose approved drugs to treat Zika virus

Wed, 2016-05-04 09:35 — davidmc

published by Liz Szabo

6:47 p.m. EDT May 2, 2016

ATLANTA — The need for drugs to prevent and treat Zika infections grows with every new patient diagnosed. The virus causes devastating birth defects and is strongly linked to a type of paralysis called Guillain-Barre syndrome.

There are currently no approved drugs against Zika; developing a new medication for any disease can take 10 to 20 years.

"The sense of urgency is enormous," said Mauro Martins Teixeira, who heads the immunopharmacology laboratory at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil. "In an emergency, everyone wants quick answers."

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EPA not responsible for waste management –EPA Director

Fri, 2016-04-29 13:06 — davidmc

By Emmanuella Kallon
Thursday April 28, 2015

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Corruption, Youth and Violence

Fri, 2016-04-29 12:57 — davidmc

By Beny Sam
Thursday April 28, 2015

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YARDEPB holds Town Hall meeting

Fri, 2016-04-29 12:28 — davidmc

Thursday April 28, 2016

As part of their mediation role, Youth Arise for Rural Development, Empowerment and Peace Building (YARDEPB) over the weekend held Town Hall meetings at the Sabanor Complex, Russel village along the Waterloo-Tombo high-way in Western Rural.
According to the Executive Director of YARDEPB, Adams Kamara, the purpose of the meeting was to raise awareness among community people about their role and responsibilities in the fight against domestic violence, rural development, empowerment and Peace Building. He added YARDEPB Waterloo office is always open to all at anytime to report any related cases. He further stated that Sierra Leone has signed many treaties to protect the rights of children and women and as an organization they will implement programmes that will uphold such.

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